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Arts Integration Frame of Mind
I remember one year, I had a couple of students who really wanted to put on a play in response to a story we had read. They asked if they could work during recess and during any free time they had. My gut reaction was, “No way! That’s too much work, it’s going to...
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Why Should YOU Teach SEL?
Social-emotional learning is the first step in a successful classroom community. If a student is secure in their social-emotional learning, that's when the real learning takes place. How can you accomplish all of this and so much more? With SEAL: Social-Emotional...
How to Deal With Stress as a Teacher
Stressed to the MAX? Is this school year getting the best of you? If you're a stressed teacher, then chances are you've got some stressed kids. That's not the goal. The goal is to be a happy teacher and have happy students. My name is Elizabeth and I love helping...
How to Make and Use an Emotional Wheel
 Let's Make an Emotion Wheel! The Emotion Wheel can be a very powerful tool for students to identify and discuss their emotions. My name is Elizabeth Peterson, and I'm the creator of SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning where we take the best of what arts...
How to Make 3 Origami Hearts
Let's Make Origami Hearts! Hearts can mean so many different things; love, friendship, kindness. When you can make your own origami heart for someone, it's even more special. That's why I'm so happy to be bringing my friend Barbara Pearl back to show us three...
The Power of the Pause
Check out this 'Powerful' tool! Are you a remote teacher, or having to assign some sort of virtual work this school year? Then I have just the thing! It's called The Power of the Pause. This amazing self-care, management, and self-awareness tool will serve you in...
Teachers: Find Your Ultimate Why
Why did you get into teaching? Was it because you just love kids? Or maybe you're super passionate about a certain topic or subject that you teach. So many teachers go into this profession with optimism and so much hope. And then, when they get into the job and they...
One Teacher Self-Care Strategy that Works
Drained? Overwhelmed?​ You know teacher self-care is important and here’s a strategy that works! These self care activities for a tough day will help you when you are in a moment of stress and anxiety. Pull yourself out of that distress with these quick self-care...
Easy Holiday Origami (How To)
Let's Make some Easy Holiday Origami! These easy holiday origami activities will work perfectly for your classroom. Create a candy cane and tree paper crafts using these simple instructions. This is great for elementary aged students and up. A wonderful DIY activity...
Build Relationships During Remote Learning
Distance learning can have its challenges, but even if you teach from home, you can still build relationships with your students! Online instruction doesn’t have to limit how to stay connected with your students. In fact, these 5 teacher tips for remote learning...
3 Ways to Build Trust with Your Students
One of the most valuable things you can do for yourself as a teacher is to build trust with your students and THAT boils down to one word: RELATIONSHIPS. Let's look at 3 ways you can build that trust with your students in this video here. Happy viewing! ...
